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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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