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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in digital education technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better understand these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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