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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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