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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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