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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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