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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in elearning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these exciting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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