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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open education endeavours. People want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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