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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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