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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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