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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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