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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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