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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic educational technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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