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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in online learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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