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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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