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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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