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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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