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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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