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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology enable learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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