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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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