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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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