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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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