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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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