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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational experiments. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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