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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in electronic education technology have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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