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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning have empowered students in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Students want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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