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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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