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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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