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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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