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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in online learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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