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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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