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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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