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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning have enabled people all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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