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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology are enabling learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these promising new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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