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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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