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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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