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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education