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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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