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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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