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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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