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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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