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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better perceive these significant new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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