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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Professors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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