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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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