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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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