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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online education have empowered humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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