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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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