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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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