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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning have empowered humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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