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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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