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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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