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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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