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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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