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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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