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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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