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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational experiments. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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