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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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