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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also talks about 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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