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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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