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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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