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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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