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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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