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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in digital education technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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