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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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