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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better comprehend these exciting new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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