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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in elearning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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