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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better comprehend these new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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