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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. People want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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