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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have empowered students all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. People want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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