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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in elearning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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