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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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