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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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