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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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