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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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