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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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