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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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