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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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