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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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