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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these promising new open educational initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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