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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these open education undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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