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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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