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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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