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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open education undertakings. People want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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