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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning are enabling humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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