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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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