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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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