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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education technology have empowered learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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