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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these significant new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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