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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in digital education technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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