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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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