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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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