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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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