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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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