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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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