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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business 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 optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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