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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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