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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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