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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education