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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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