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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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