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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take courses 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. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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