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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better comprehend these open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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