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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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