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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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