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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in elearning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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