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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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