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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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