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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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