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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education experiments. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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