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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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