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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are considering today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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