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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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