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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these new open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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