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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these promising new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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