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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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