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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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