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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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