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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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