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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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