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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed 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 assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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