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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to understand these important new open education experiments. Academics want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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