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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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