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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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