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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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