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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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