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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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