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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning technology enable learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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