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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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