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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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