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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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