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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This sensational new 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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