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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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