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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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