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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic educational technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to understand these new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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