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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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