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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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