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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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