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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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