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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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