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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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