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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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