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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC courses? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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