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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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