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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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