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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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