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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Corporations want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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