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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in digital education technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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