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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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