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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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