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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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