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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in electronic educational technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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