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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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