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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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