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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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