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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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