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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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