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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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