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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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