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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. New gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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