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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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