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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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