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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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