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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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