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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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