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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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