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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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