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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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