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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants assure that teachers 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 massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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