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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology are enabling students all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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