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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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