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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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