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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic educational technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to understand these open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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