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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these promising new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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