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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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