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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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