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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning are empowering learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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