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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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