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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these promising new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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