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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Corporations want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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