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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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