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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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