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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in electronic educational technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Universities want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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