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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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