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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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