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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning have empowered learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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