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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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