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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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