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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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