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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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