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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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