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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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