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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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