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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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