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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education experiments. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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