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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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