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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Professors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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