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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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