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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor 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 online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open education experiments. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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