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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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