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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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