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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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