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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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