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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Trainers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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