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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education