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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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