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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these open educational ventures. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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