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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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