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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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