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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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