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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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