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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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