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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources