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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning are making it possible for students all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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