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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in digital education technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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