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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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