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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in e-learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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