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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in digital education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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