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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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