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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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