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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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