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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning enable students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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