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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to understand these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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