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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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