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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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