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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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