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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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