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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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