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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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