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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners certify that educators 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 experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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