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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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