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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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