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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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