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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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