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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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