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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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