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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in digital education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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