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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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