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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these significant new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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