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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions have to consider today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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