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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to understand these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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