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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in elearning technology have empowered students all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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