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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Professors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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