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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better understand these open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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