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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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