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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these promising new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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