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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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