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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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