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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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