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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in digital education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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