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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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