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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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