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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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