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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open education experiments. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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