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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better perceive these new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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