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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in distance learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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