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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these interesting new open education ventures. Students want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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