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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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