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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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