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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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