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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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