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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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