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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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