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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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