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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational endeavours. Academics want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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