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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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