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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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