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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online education have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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