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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in e-learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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