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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better comprehend these open educational undertakings. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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