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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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