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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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