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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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