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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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