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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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