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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models 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 organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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