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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning are enabling people all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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