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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the 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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