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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better perceive these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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