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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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