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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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