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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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