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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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