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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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