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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning technology enable humans all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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