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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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