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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Trainers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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