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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to consider now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators 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 massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key 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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