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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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