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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education are empowering people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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