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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in digital education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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