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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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