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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed 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 original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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