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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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