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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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