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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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