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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in electronic education technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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