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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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