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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in e-learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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