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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in elearning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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