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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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