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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to be more aware of these significant new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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