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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in digital education technology enable students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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