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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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