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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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