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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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