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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning enable humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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