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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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