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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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