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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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