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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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