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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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