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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers 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 teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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