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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these open education undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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