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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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