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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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