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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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