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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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