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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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