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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic educational technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. People want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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