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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these exciting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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