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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better perceive these promising new open education endeavours. People want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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