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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these important new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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