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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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