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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are considering today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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