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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education experiments. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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