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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these significant new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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