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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online education technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models 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 institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better understand these open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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