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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in elearning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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