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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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