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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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