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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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