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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these promising new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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