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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning enable students all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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