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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner 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 procurable there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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