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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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