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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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