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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open education experiments. Instructors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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