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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC courses? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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