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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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