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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better understand these open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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