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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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