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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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