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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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