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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee 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 courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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