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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. People want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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