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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in digital education technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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