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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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