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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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