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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these massive open online courses? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources