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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic education technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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