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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational experiments. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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