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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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