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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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