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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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