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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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