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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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