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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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