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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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