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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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