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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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