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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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