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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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