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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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