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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New advances in elearning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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