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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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