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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online learning are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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