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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better grasp these exciting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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