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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic education technology enable people all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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