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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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