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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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