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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning are enabling people all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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