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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in online education technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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