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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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