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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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