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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different 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 optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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