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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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