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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in digital education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better perceive these significant new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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