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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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