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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online education are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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