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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Scholars want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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