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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning enable students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open education undertakings. Corporations want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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