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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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