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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning are empowering students all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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