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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open educational endeavours. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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