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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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