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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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