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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning have enabled students all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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