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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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