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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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