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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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