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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic educational technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these important new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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