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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the major 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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