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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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