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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. 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. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these interesting new open education ventures. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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