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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in elearning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these interesting new open educational ventures. Academics want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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