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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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