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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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