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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning are empowering people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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