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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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