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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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