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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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