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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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