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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)