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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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