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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in e-learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the key 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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