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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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