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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses 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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