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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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