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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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