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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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