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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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