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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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