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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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