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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all over the world to take part in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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