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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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