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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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