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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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