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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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