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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always 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 variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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