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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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