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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning enable people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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