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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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