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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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