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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning have empowered students all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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