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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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