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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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