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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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