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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better understand these new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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