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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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