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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources