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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology enable learners all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to understand these compelling new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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