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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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