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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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