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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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