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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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