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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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