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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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