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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these significant new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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