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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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