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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online education technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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