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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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