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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to understand these new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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