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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology enable people all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. People want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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