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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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