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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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