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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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