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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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