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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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