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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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