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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better grasp these exciting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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