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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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