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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better grasp these important new open educational experiments. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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