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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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