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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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