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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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