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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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