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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in digital education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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