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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to understand these important new open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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