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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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