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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning have enabled students all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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