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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses 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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