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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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