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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers 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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