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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. People want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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