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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online education technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education endeavours. Scholars want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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