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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology make it possible for students all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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