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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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