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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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