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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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