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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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