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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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