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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open education ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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