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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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