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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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