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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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