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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic educational technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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