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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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