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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What 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 institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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