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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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