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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Educators want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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