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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology enable learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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