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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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