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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning enable people all around the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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