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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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