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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology are enabling people all over the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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