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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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