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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better comprehend these promising new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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