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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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