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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in electronic educational technology are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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