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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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