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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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