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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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