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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better understand these open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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