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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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