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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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