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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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