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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have empowered students all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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