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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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