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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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