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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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