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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning are empowering people all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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