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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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