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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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