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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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