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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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