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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these interesting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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