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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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