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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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