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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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