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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning enable students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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