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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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