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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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