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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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